How to Ship Your First Pallet
Product-specific guides for first-time pallet shippers. Pick your product type below to learn about freight class, packaging, accessorials, common mistakes, and how to get the best LTL rate.
Choose your product type
Class 85 - 200 · 300 - 1,200 lbsElectronics
Class 85 - 150 · 200 - 800 lbsIndustrial Machinery
Class 50 - 85 · 800 - 2,500 lbsAuto Parts
Class 60 - 150 · 400 - 1,800 lbsFood & Beverage
Class 50 - 85 · 1,000 - 2,200 lbsBuilding Materials
Class 50 - 110 · 800 - 2,500 lbsAppliances
Class 92.5 - 175 · 200 - 600 lbsMedical Equipment
Class 85 - 150 · 200 - 1,500 lbsTextiles & Apparel
Class 110 - 175 · 150 - 500 lbsTile & Flooring
Class 50 - 85 · 1,500 - 2,500 lbsNon-Hazmat Chemicals
Class 55 - 100 · 800 - 2,000 lbsArtwork & Fragile Items
Class 125 - 300 · 100 - 500 lbs
What every first-time pallet shipper needs to know
LTL (less-than-truckload) freight is how businesses ship 1-6 pallets without paying for an entire truck. Your pallets share trailer space with other shipments, which keeps the cost low. But LTL has rules: freight class determines your rate, packaging determines whether your freight survives multiple terminal transfers, and accessorials determine whether the carrier can actually complete the delivery.
The guides above walk through each of these for your specific product type. If you already know your product details, skip straight to a quote.
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